Mack was twenty-one years old at the time of the election, and described herself as a restaurant supervisor. She had completed a criminology program at Red River Community College, and was working toward a degree in justice and law enforcement. Mack had also worked for the provincial Department of Justice, and established an inventory program for an aviation company. She supported calls to reform the Canadian Wheat Board, but spoke out against proposals that it be eliminated entirely (Winnipeg Free Press, 30 May 1997).

Broadbent has been a probation officer and community justice activist. In 1993, provincial Justice MinisterRosemary Vodrey presented her with an award for her activities in the field of public safety.[3]

When running for office in 1997, Broadbent indicated her support for community-based rehabilitation programs for at-risk youth.[4] She received 7,105 votes (21.46%), finishing second against New Democratic Party incumbent Bill Blaikie. She later organized a justice committee conference in Winnipeg in 1999, bringing together various community justice groups.[5]

In 2006, she was listed as president of the Manitoba Amateur Boxing Association.[6]